A local Kumano shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture, part of the extensive network of Kumano shrines throughout Japan that originated from the sacred Kumano Sanzan mountains in the Kii Peninsula. These shrines typically serve as regional spiritual centers promoting harmony between Shinto and Buddhist traditions.
- Denomination
- Kumano
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kumano Gongen (manifestation of Buddhist-Shinto syncretism)
- Kami enshrined
- Kumano Gongen, Izanagi-no-Mikoto, Izanami-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.3446571, 139.6364954
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive three-legged crow (Yatagarasu) symbol, which is sacred to Kumano shrines and represents divine guidance.
Cultural notes
Kumano shrines represent one of Japan's most significant examples of shinbutsu-shugo (Shinto-Buddhist syncretism), where kami are viewed as manifestations of Buddhist deities. The Kumano faith emphasizes purification, rebirth, and the afterlife.